Are You Transitioning or Accepting Grey Locks?
Check Out These Braid Styles For Inspiration
French Braids
Gray braids can be an easy and stylish way to transform your hairstyle without dyeing it. This classic braiding style looks beautiful whether you have short or long gray locks.
How to achieve French Braids:
1. Section off your hair into three sections.
2. Crisscross the sections, adding new hair pieces as you cross.
3. Tuck each new piece under or over existing strands.
4. For an intricate braid, thread more gray thread through.
5. Secure with a Lilla Rose Flexi hair clip for an adorable finishing touch.
Box Braids
Box braids are a popular protective style that works beautifully with gray hair. They can be styled in different ways to suit various looks and needs.
How to achieve Box Braids:
1. Treat your gray braids every few weeks with a co-wash or apple cider vinegar rinse for optimal results.
2. Consider a black and silver box braid hairstyle for a unique look.
3. Try a gray box braid space bun hairstyle for a fun and futuristic appearance.
Upbraiding
Upbraiding is an exciting way to style your gray hair. This hairstyle uses ribbon or pearl strands as part of the braid for a stylish and elegant look.
Tips for Upbraiding:
1. Ask your stylist to incorporate ribbon or pearl strands into the braid.
2. Add side parts for more sophistication.
Crochet Updo
The crochet updo is an effortless yet fashionable style that pairs beautifully with gray locks. Accessorizing with a headband or scarf can enhance this look.
Tips for the Crochet Updo:
1. Add blonde or caramel highlights for a more natural and youthful appearance.
2. Try the light-gray dread braids with curly ends and look for a unique alternative style.
Side Sweep
Gray braids styled swept to one side create a chic and sophisticated vibe, especially for women with long locks.
Tips for the Side Sweep:
1. Take inspiration from Tamera Mowry’s salt-and-pepper pixie look for a beautiful, hassle-free style.
2. Apply mousse to tangle-free hair, part it on one side, and comb the remaining portion to create side-swept bangs.
